Error: Failed to fetch IP data in Geolocation Widdget when form is access using IE

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fincalosbalcones

Asked on May 03, 2014 at 08:37 AM

Hello, I have problem with the GEOLOCATION widget. When I am testing my form in JotForm I don´t have problem, but when I use the form with iframe in my website the system showing a message as "The form has a error". I will appreciate your help. Thanks.

Thanks but the problem continues, please see the following attached screens: Screen 1: The geolocation widget is put to the end of the form and saved.Screen 2a: The embed code form is copied.Screen 2b: The embed code form is pasted in the website and published it.Screen 3: Run my website, now the error is displayed.Thanks. Date: Sat, 3 May 2014 12:29:49 -0400To: fincalosbalcones@outlook.comSubject: Re: Geolocation widget...

IMPORTANT: I also used the POP-UP embed code form in a blank HTML widget in WIX and the problem do not appear.

I continue using Windos 8.1, then where is the problem?

I THINK THAT THE PROBLEM CAN BE WHEN THE EMBED or IFRAME CODE FORM IS USED IN A BLANK HTML WIDGET IN WIX.

*I need use the embed or iframe form code to display my form into a HTML widget in WIX.

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Welvin

Answered on May 04, 2014 at 12:09 PM

Thanks for the clarification. Yes, the widget is working fine using the direct URL so the issue seems to be with IE browser and Wix Sites. I have updated the ticket.

Thanks

MacLuc

Answered on May 05, 2014 at 04:39 AM

I've made an update and now the geolocation widget works correctly in IE 8+. However, there are several errors on page (caused by Wix Sites) that can still crash it or at least stop widget from showing - this problem can't be fixed by us, I'd suggest contacting Wix Sites about it.

fincalosbalcones

Answered on May 06, 2014 at 01:30 PM

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR SUPPORT, the geolocation widget works now, but there are another problem: When the users are am filling the form el geolocation widget show his correct location, but when the form is sent the coordinates in the email notification do not match with location shown. How to resolve this issue?

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Jeanette

Answered on May 06, 2014 at 02:54 PM

I think you must re-build the email notification. I just made a test and I get in the email exactly what I see in the widget.

fincalosbalcones

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 11:19 AM

The email notification is just a report and is not involved in the process of capturing the coordinates, this is a job that does the geolocation widget.

I use the following link in the notification email to see on google maps the coordinates sent by the geolocation widget: http://maps.google.com/?q={flb177} where {flb177} es el geolocation widget name, see this real example http://maps.google.com/?q=3.53940, -76.30360 where 3.53940 and -76.30360 are the coordinates sent by the geolocation widget. The big issue is that these coordinates do not correspond to the actual or exact coordinates of the user. Then, where is the problem?

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ashwin_d

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 01:12 PM

Hello fincalosbalcones,

I did try to check your form for which you have shared the URL above. Have you deleted the form already?

I also checked both the forms you have in your account but could not find any "GeoLocation" widget added.

I would suggest you to please add the widget again and then test your form. Do get back to us if the issue with your email alert persists.

Thank you!

fincalosbalcones

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 01:51 PM

You can see the geolocation widget in any of my forms, please go to the form end, his name is flb. His hight was configured to 3 because I don´t need to display it in the form.

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Jeanette

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 04:48 PM

I am able tos see what you are talking about, you have "hidden" the widget and set the hight to 3 .

As far as I understand, you agree that what the widget shows as the location is what get in the email right? Are you saying that even though both information at the widget and in the email are the same, they do not correspond to the current and real location?

fincalosbalcones

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 08:39 PM

Please see direct link to my form: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41265475317961 in the end of the form you can see a big geolocation widget. Please filling the form, then you will receive a email notification report with the geolocation coordinates. I need your help because the geolocation widget is not working well in this site. Thanks a lot for your support.

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Jeanette

Answered on May 07, 2014 at 10:53 PM

Now I understand what's going . The problem is that the widget will take the location where the ISP node is, not exactly where the computer that submitted the form is. I think this can be only possible if the computer is configured to connect via IPV6, but to my understanding, most of computers in many countries still use IPV4. So google maps geolocation might vary depending on the IP version. At any rate, let me forward this to our developers.

MacLuc

Answered on May 08, 2014 at 03:41 AM

Geolocation based on IP is not fully accurate and there is no way to get anything better than ISP-based coordinates. Therefore this widget allows user to adjust location by moving marker on map. Default location is just an estimation - it should be close to user's real location but usually won't be accurate.

fincalosbalcones

Answered on May 08, 2014 at 11:17 AM

The form is used by customers that send us his reservations for tourist farms. For security, before providing the service, we must to investigate if all data sent in the form, including his address, are true. Therefore we have that verify that the direction that the customer send in the form match with the direction that the geolocation sent us. We can not allow the customers manipulating or adjusting his location using the geolocarion widget. The geolocation widget should be invisible for the users, for this reason his hight should be configured in 3.

I need a Geolocation Widge to get the exact address of customers. Do you have un geolocation tool o any geolocation script based on google maps?

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Jeanette

Answered on May 08, 2014 at 12:42 PM

Like our developer has explained to you "Geolocation based on IP is not fully accurate and there is no way to get anything better than ISP-based coordinates" In light of this, we do not have a feature like what you are looking for.